"My partner and I are both in our 40s and have been together for about a year. He is absolutely wonderful. I have a genetic condition that affects my skin elasticity (among other things), so I have a lot more wrinkles, loose skin, and other signs of aging than most women my age. My partner has never said a word about it, and I have never doubted his attraction to me."
"He asked what I was watching, and I explained the premise to him. He laughed and said it was ridiculous because the actress was clearly not in her 20s. He went on to point out all the reasons why: crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, lip creases, a "turkey neck" (her neck was fine!), he even criticized her hands, and her ELBOWS. He completely ripped her appearance apart."
A couple in their 40s has been together about a year with frequent, passionate sex and consistent expressions of attraction. One partner has a genetic condition that affects skin elasticity, causing more wrinkles and loose skin than typical for her age. During a date night, the other partner loudly criticized an actress's age and catalogued signs of aging, including a "turkey neck," hands, and elbows. Those comments made the partner with the condition feel exposed, betrayed, and uncertain whether prior affection was sincere. The criticized partner expressed hurt and received dismissive responses and advice to forgive from friends, but remains unsure how to move forward.
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